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V828 HNL

1999 MG Mgf

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,863 mi
Last recorded89,863 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1999 MG Mgf62,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 HNL
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 89,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 88,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 86,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 86,881 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,208 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,878 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 74,560 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Inner Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,560 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 70,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,259 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,167 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,167 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,662 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 57,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,530 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 May 2009 40,616 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

metal coolant pipe from front to rear of vehicle starting to leak

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2006 35,289 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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V828 HNL is a 1999 MG Mgf in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 62,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V828 HNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V828 HNL registered?

V828 HNL is a 1999 MG Mgf, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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